Hard fouls are common in regular season games there is an unwritten rule in these show time games for fans that this should not happen. D Wade went over the top imho. I believe some players are jealous of Kobes success and setting his own records. It was an unnecessary foul. D Wade could just as easily grabbed Kobe and held his arms instead of slamming him with both hands. Wade was seen laughing immediately afterwards. Talented as D Wade is he sucks when it comes to class on the court imnsho.
naturally ymmv *(:>*
Rudie

"The West was leading 96-84 with 8:48 left in the third quarter when Wade clobbered Bryant on the head as he drove to the basket. The Lakers star immediately went to the bench and was treated for a bloody nose before making both of his free throws."

“After that foul, the intensity really went up,” East guard Rajon Rondo said.

“Stay Hungry Stay Foolish"
Steve Jobs

"There are only two mantras yum and yuk mine is yum "
Bernard Mickey Wrangle<>Tom Robbins<> "Still Life With Woodpecker"

Kobe and Wade are friends and Olympic teammates. The second half got intense as it should have. The East was trying to battle back. Kobe had 24 I think at that point and he knows how to get to the line. Wade was making sure he didn't get the And One.

It is the fifth time that Bryant has been suspended by the NBA. In December 2005, Bryant caught Memphis' Mike Miller with an elbow in the throat and was suspended two games. In March 2002, Bryant had to sit two games for throwing a punch and fighting with Indiana's Reggie Miller at the conclusion of a Lakers-Pacers game. Then in April 2000, Bryant received a one-game suspension for retaliating by throwing a punch against the Knicks' Chris Childs.

“Stay Hungry Stay Foolish"
Steve Jobs

"There are only two mantras yum and yuk mine is yum "
Bernard Mickey Wrangle<>Tom Robbins<> "Still Life With Woodpecker"

One of the many bs suspensions. Bruce Bowen was the best Kobe defender of them all. He did it without violating his shooting motion. I get to shoot the ball. Jordan did this constantly except he was able to enforce his zone. Something they haven't always let Kobe do.

Wade was overheard saying, "Know your role." to Kobe before walking away and laughing.
Ok, i just made that up. But it's completely plausible ;) It's his M.O. Wade (and the Heat) put Lin "in his place" last week. Give Kobe a moment in the spotlight? Nah. Here's a broken nose for your troubles.